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FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE PROGRAM

FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE PROGRAM back from lunch Rules, Rules, Rules Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP) Rules, Rules, Rules Allowable Costs Program costs are divided into two categories: Operating Administrative When in doubt, contact Jennifer before you make the purchase

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FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE PROGRAM

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  1. FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE PROGRAM

  2. back from lunch

  3. Rules, Rules, RulesFresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP)

  4. Rules, Rules, Rules • Allowable Costs • Program costs are divided into two categories: • Operating • Administrative • When in doubt, contact Jennifer before you make the purchase • Claim actual costs each month

  5. Rules, Rules, Rules • Operating costs Must be documented! These are costs involved in acquiring, delivering, preparing, and serving FFVP.

  6. Rules, Rules, Rules • Administrative Costs Must be documented! Costs involved in planning the program, managing paperwork, purchasing equipment and all other costs NOT related to the preparation and service of FFVP.

  7. Rules, Rules, Rules • Administrative costs are limited to 10% of the FFVP Grant award. • Administrative costs may be used to supplement operational costs, if you run out. However, you can NOT use operational costs to supplement administrative costs.

  8. Team Nutrition Resources http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/library.html • Fruits & Vegetables Galore: Helping Kids Eat More • Getting It Started and Keeping It Going, Team Nutrition A variety of resources are available to you.

  9. More Resources MyPyramid for Kids http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/mypyramidclassroom.html Small Step Kids http://smallstep.goc/kids/flash/for_teachers.html Washington State Dairy Council http://www.eatsmart.org

  10. More Resources Produce For Better Health Foundation Crunch the Numbers http://content.scholastic.com/browse/unitplan.jsp?id=277 Creative Pockets Kit http://http://pbhfoundation.org/educators/teachers/activities/creativepockets/index.pbh There’s a Rainbow on My Plate http://pbhfoundation.org/educators/teachers/rainbow/index.phb

  11. More Resources Fruits and Veggies – More Matters www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov Food Champs http://www.foodchamps.org BAM! Body and Mind http://www.bam.gov/sub_foodnutrition/index.html

  12. Local USDA Resource Farm to School Tricia Sexton Kovacs Farm-to-School Program Washington State Department of Agriculture (206)256-6150 tkovacs@agr.wa.gov

  13. Program Monitoring • Important to collect data to support the FFVP • On-site visit • Visit will be announced • Snack observation • Verify a reimbursed claim • Provide technical assistance • Your program will be visited this year if: • SD is scheduled for a CRE

  14. 2009-2010 On-Site Visits • Looking Back at Last Year • Adele Roberts

  15. Implementation Strategies • Monthly Spending Plans • Due no later than September 1 • If not received, unspent money will be returned to USDA • Assess Needs • 1st period (July 1- Sept 30) • 2nd Period (Oct 1-June 30) • Monitor Plan – at least quarterly • Evaluate Plan

  16. Common Reporting Problems • Claim Problems • Non-allowable costs • Labor hours • Claim Dates

  17. Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program • Good luck and have some fun. • Call if you have questions! • Thank you for participating in the Program.

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